LOUISIANA PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY FOUNDATION
DR. MIKE CRAPANZANO
7777 HENNESSY BLVD SUITE #103
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
The Louisiana Pediatric Cardiology Foundation (LPCF) is an IRS 501(C)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit
organization which provides support to children suffering from cardiac disease and their families. The LPCF also
provides aid with medical equipment and supports continuing education in the area of pediatric cardiology. This local
organization was formed to help meet the financial needs resulting from a child suffering with cardiac disease. Our
purpose is to partially fill gaps where legitimate needs exist; we do not attempt to replace existing services. Four broad
categories of need have been identified. By providing state of the art equipment and education, the LPCF strives to
advance the practice of pediatric cardiology in the identified region.
Michael S. Crapanzano, M.D. is a native of Baton Rouge. He received his Bachelor of Science in Zoology and
Doctor of Medicine degrees from Louisiana State University. He completed his pediatric residency and pediatric
cardiology fellowship training at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and returned home to open his practice in
1995. Dr. Crapanzano is board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics in the specialties of pediatrics and
pediatric cardiology.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Crapanzano, please call (225) 767-6700.
What is an EKG?
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. An
EKG translates the heart's electrical activity into line tracings on paper. The spikes and dips in the line tracings are
called waves. The heart is a muscular pump made up of four chambers . The two upper chambers are called atria, and
the two lower chambers are called ventricles. A natural electrical system causes the heart muscle to contract and
pump blood through the heart to the lungs and the rest of the body.
Why is an EKG performed?
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is done to:
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Check the heart's electrical activity.
Find the cause of unexplained chest pain, which could be caused by a heart attack, inflammation of the sac
surrounding the heart (pericarditis), or angina.
Find the cause of symptoms of heart disease, such as shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, or rapid, irregular
heartbeats (palpitations).
Find out if the walls of the heart chambers are too thick (hypertrophied).
Check how well medicines are working and whether they are causing side effects that affect the heart.
Check how well mechanical devices that are implanted in the heart, such as pacemakers, are working to control
a normal heartbeat.
Check the health of the heart when other diseases or conditions are present, such as high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, cigarette smoking, diabetes, or a family history of early heart disease.
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heart Condition
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Fainting (syncope) or seizure during or after physical activity
Fainting (syncope) or seizure resulting from emotional excitement, emotional distress or startle
Family history of unexpected sudden death during physical activity or during a seizure, or any other
unexplained sudden death of an otherwise healthy family member under age 50
Chest pain or discomfort / racing heartbeat
Unexplained fainting or seizures
Family history of heart disease
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Unusual shortness of breath
Unusual fatigue / tiredness
Dizziness / lightheadedness during or after physical activity
Want more information?
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www.parentheartwatch.com
http://www.athletic-heart.com/#/education/nata-webinar
http://www.nata.org/NR040407
http://www.sca-aware.org/schools/school-news/parents-beware-of-the-risk-of-sudden-cardiac-arres
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Start:
13165 Highway 73
Geismar, LA 70734
1. Start out going north on LA-73 N toward Cobblestone Ave. (go 0.86 miles)
2. Merge onto I-10 W via the ramp on the left toward Baton Rougue.
- If you reach LA-621 you've gone a little too far (go 11.8 miles)
3. Take the LA-3064/Essen Lane exit, EXIT 160. (go 0.41 miles)
4. Turn left onto Essen Ln/LA-3064.
- If you reach I-10 W you've gone about 0.2 miles too far (go 0.52 miles)
5. Turn right onto Hennessy Blvd.
- Hennessy Blvd is just past Summa Ave
- Regions Bank is on the left
- If you reach Picardy Ave you've gone about 0.2 miles too far (go 0.19 miles)
6. 7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 103 is on the right.
- Your destination is just past Brittany Dr
- If you reach Didessee Dr you've gone a little too far (go 0 miles)
Finish: 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 103
Baton Rouge , LA 70808
>> TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME: 15 minutes | DISTANCE: 13.78 miles